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Norway eyes ban on AI-powered 'pervert glasses' over privacy fears

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Norway is considering a ban on camera-enabled wearable devices, often referred to as 'pervert glasses.' The country's authorities are concerned about the increasing trend of integrating artificial intelligence with everyday objects like glasses and headphones that have built-in cameras and microphones. The proposed ban aims to prevent these devices from being used to monitor individuals in public spaces, potentially including restrictions on facial recognition technology. AI

IMPACT Potential restrictions on AI-powered wearables could impact the development and deployment of smart glasses and other integrated AI devices.

RANK_REASON Regulatory action by a national government concerning AI-powered devices. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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Norway eyes ban on AI-powered 'pervert glasses' over privacy fears

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Norway considers ban on camera-enabled wearable ‘pervert glasses’ image via TechCrunch Norway’s Tung said there is a “clear trend toward combining artificial in

    Norway considers ban on camera-enabled wearable ‘pervert glasses’ image via TechCrunch Norway’s Tung said there is a “clear trend toward combining artificial intelligence with cameras and microphones built into glasses, headphones, hats and other objects we use in everyday life.”…

    LINKS techcrunch.com/…/norway-considers-ban-on-…

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